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Authorities are searching for a man who is accused of robbing a home, and physically and sexually battering a woman. Wilton Manors Police Sgt. Shawn Chadwick and neighbor Rene Kiusalaas spoke about the case. (Published Monday, Aug 19, 2013)

Updated at 2:30 AM EDT on Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013

Authorities are searching for a man who is accused of robbing a home, and physically and sexually battering a woman.

A man forced a woman into her home on the 2900 block of NW 9 Terrace on Aug. 14, demanding money, Wilton Manors Police said Monday.

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After asking for the money, the man committed a sexual battery on the woman and fled east towards Powerline Road on Northwest 29th Street, authorities said.

Police went door to door Monday, handing out flyers of the suspect they seek.

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“This individual forced a lady back into her own home, brutally beat her, sexually battered her and took money, items of value and fled the area,” Sgt. Shawn Chadwick said.

Neighbors said they have strengthened security measures since the attack.